The challenging links course is unique as it is set on a cliff top and is part of the World Heritage coastline, an area of outstanding beauty. Large grass mounds, sculptured bunkers and stone walls are all inherent features of the course. The signature 6th hole, known as Port Coombe, was recently voted in the top 100 holes in the world. A spectacular hole of only 133 yards but dropping from the top of the cliff to a green almost at sea level far below!
There are magnificent sea views along the Chesil Bank to Portland Bill in the East and across Lyme Bay to Golden Cap, the highest point on the South Coast, in the West.
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Hole by Hole
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Hole 1
Burton Drive
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
421
4
410
4
361
4
5
Hole 2
Larkrise
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
392
4
380
2
331
4
3
Hole 3
Chesil
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
536
5
525
10
460
5
9
Hole 4
Freshwater
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
169
3
155
14
138
3
15
Hole 5
Shepherds Hut
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
469
5
489
8
484
5
1
Hole 6
Port Coombe
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
133
3
115
16
124
3
17
Hole 7
North Hill
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
242
4
224
18
212
4
13
Hole 8
Shipton
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
359
4
350
12
341
4
11
Hole 9
Colmer's Hill
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
360
4
328
6
324
4
7
Hole 10
Swans Dip
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
173
3
147
11
91
3
18
Hole 11
Hardy's View
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
396
4
391
3
389
4
2
Hole 12
Golden Cap
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
491
5/4
448
7
441
5
6
Hole 13
Stonewall
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
371
4
313
9
290
4
14
Hole 14
Ravens Perch
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
157
3
149
15
142
3
12
Hole 15
Lyme View
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
438
4
431
1
425
5
8
Hole 16
West Bay
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
544
5
510
5
491
5
4
Hole 17
Copse Corner
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
351
4
335
13
300
4
10
Hole 18
Home
White Yards
Par
Yellow Yards
Stroke Index
Red Yards
Par
Stroke Index
184
3
175
17
162
3
16
Local Rules
1. OUT OF BOUNDS (Rule 27). Balls beyond any fence or hedge forming the boundary of the course, in or on the Greenkeeper's Sheds and associated storage areas on the left of the 10th green and 11th fairway; in the driving range or on its associated banks, beyond the white posts to the back and left of the 18th green also beyond any other area marked with white stakes, are Out of Bounds.
2. INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE COURSE (Rules 24 & 28). All walls and huts and the 'track' (footpath 17) traversing the course from the 1st green area to the wall beyond the greenkeeper's sheds included its associated banks, apart from the area defined between the sleepers in front of the 9th green, are an integral part of the course. The ball must be played as it lies or declared unplayable.
3. IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS (Rule24-2). All hydrant covers and fixed sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions; the specimen Local Rule on page 129 in the Rules of Golf is in effect.
4. MOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS (Rule24-1). Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions and may be removed without penalty. Rakes should be left in bunkers.
5. GROUND UNDER REPAIR (GUR) - PLAY PROHIBITED (Rule 25). If a player's ball lies in an area of 'GUR' from which play is prohibited or if such an area of 'GUR' interferes with the player's stance or the are of the player's swing, the player MUST take relief under Rule 25-1 (b) (i). All 'staked' trees, trees protected by 'windbreak tubes', newly planted trees, also main greens and their aprons, other than that of the hole being played, not in play, come into this category.
6. GROUND UNDER REPAIR (GUR) (Rule 25-1.a). An old hole plug on the putting green is to be treated as 'GUR'. If such a hole plug intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, the ball may be lifted and placed,, not nearer the hole, in the nearest position which avoids the interference.
TEMPORARY LOCAL RULES. In force only when so declared by the Committee by notice on the notice boards in the Clubhouse and the Professional's Shop.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULES. Match Play - Loss of hole; Stroke play - Two strokes.
WARNING!! (Public Footpaths). Whenever persons are crossing the course on the 'track' (footpath 17) or traversing the coastal path a player shall not play towards them until these persons have reached a place of safety!
ETIQUETTE / COURSE CARE
1. Players are asked to note - and it will add to the enjoyment of everyone by remembering - that 3-ball and 4-ball matches MUST invite Single and Foursome Matches to pass. A single player has no standing.
2. Any match that has lost a clear hole MUST invite the following match through.
3. No player should play until the players in front are out of range.
4. PRACTICE. Practice is confined to the driving range; practice ground and practice putting green only. Practice chipping chipping to, or putting on, any green on the course is strictly forbidden. Practice swings are NOT to be taken on any Tee.
5. TROLLEYS / BUGGIES. - DO NOT take trolleys / buggies onto tees, aprons of greens or greens themselves and DO follow trolley direction signs.
6. TEES - DO use access steps to tees where provided.
PLEASE TIDY BUNKERS, REPLACE DIVOTS AND REPAIR PITCH MARKS.